JEE Main 2027 Registration (Open): Last Date, Fees, Documents & Steps to Apply

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Key takeaways

• Registration: open from 24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Late window: 23–26 Nov 2026, extra ₹500 for every category
• Correction window: 27–29 Nov 2026
• Session 1 exam: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 Jan 2027
• City slip / admit card: 30 Dec 2026 / 13 Jan 2027
• Session 2: apply 5 Jan–3 Feb 2027; exam in April 2027
• New this year: identity verification via DigiLocker, MeriPehchaan or JanParichay, plus a live photo
• Apply only at:  jeemain.nta.nic.in

Not sure you qualify? Check the JEE Main 2027 eligibility criteria before you apply.

Read NTA’s JEE Main 2027 Information Bulletin (dated 24 October 2026) before you apply. Download the PDF from NTA’s official website: https://jeemain.nta.nic.in/. Always verify final dates and fees in the bulletin.

JEE Main 2027 Session 1: Exam Dates and Expected Registration Dates

Session 2 exam dates (2–7 April) come from secondary sources, so mark them “as per reports” until you confirm them on NTA’s site.

How JEE Main and JEE Advanced are connected

JEE Main is the gateway: qualifying it is mandatory to sit for JEE Advanced. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates from JEE Main (across all categories) can register for JEE Advanced. JEE Main scores are used for admission to NITs, IIITs and GFTIs, while JEE Advanced scores decide IIT admissions.

JEE Advanced 2027 date (expected): JEE Advanced 2027 is expected in May 2027, with registration expected to open in April 2027 after the JEE Main Session 2 result. The official dates will be announced by the organising IIT on jeeadv.ac.in.

For a deep dive into each exam, read our JEE Main guide and JEE Advanced guide.

What Is New in JEE Main 2027 Registration

This year’s form adds a few steps that candidates did not face before:

1. Digital identity check. Before filling the form, you verify yourself through DigiLocker, MeriPehchaan or JanParichay. The portal pulls your name, date of birth and gender from that account, so make sure those details are correct in it.
2. Live photo. You capture a photo on the spot with a webcam or phone, in addition to uploading a signature.
3. APAAR ID is optional. The form asks whether you have one. If you don’t, choose “No”. You can still apply.
4. Late window. There is now a short late-application window with a flat ₹500 on top of your category fee.

Fix errors during the correction window. Some fields, such as APAAR ID, were not editable in the previous cycle.

JEE Main 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for JEE Main 2027 if you passed Class 12 (or equivalent) in 2025 or 2026, or are appearing in 2027. There is no upper age limit. You get 3 consecutive years from your Class 12 passing year, with 2 sessions a year, so up to 6 attempts.

• Subjects: Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology or a technical vocational subject (at least 5 subjects in all).
• Minimum marks to apply: none. The 75% rule (65% for SC/ST/PwD), or the top 20 percentile of your board, applies only for NIT, IIIT and GFTI admission through JoSAA.
• Passed Class 12 in 2024 or earlier: not eligible for 2027.

Want the full details on droppers, attempts, qualifying exams and the 75% rule? Read our complete guide: JEE Main Eligibility Criteria 2027.

How to Complete JEE Main 2027 Registration: Step-by-Step Process

1. Open jeemain.nta.nic.in and select the Session 1 registration link.
2. Verify your identity through DigiLocker, MeriPehchaan, or JanParichay.
3. Enter your personal, Class 10/12, and category details and pick your exam cities.
4. Capture your live photo and upload your signature and any certificates.
5. Choose your paper(s) and pay the fee online (UPI, net banking, card).
6. Submit the form, then download and save the confirmation page.
7. Use the correction window (27–29 Nov) if you spot an error.

Application checklist: Keep your photograph, signature, Class 10 and Class 12 documents and category certificate ready before you begin. Errors in the form can cause serious issues, so verify every field before final submission.

JEE Main 2027 Registration Fee 

Centres in India, one paper:

Two or more papers in India: General, EWS and OBC-NCL pay ₹2,000 (male) or ₹1,600 (female). SC/ST/PwD/Third gender pay ₹1,000.

Centres outside India, one paper: ₹5,000 male and ₹4,000 female for General; ₹4,500 and ₹4,000 for EWS/OBC-NCL. Two or more papers: ₹10,000 and ₹8,000.

The late fee is an extra ₹500 on top of these amounts. Fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required for JEE Main 2027 Registration

Keep these documents ready before you start the registration process:

• An active DigiLocker, MeriPehchaan, or JanParichay account at the top, and a device with a working camera for the live photo
• Recent passport-size photograph (in the specified format)
• Scanned signature
• Class 10 certificate or marksheet (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 marksheet or admit card (for appearing candidates)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or equivalent)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable

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JEE Main Exam Pattern and Syllabus (Quick Overview)

The detailed syllabus will be confirmed with the official notification, but the exam pattern is expected to follow the established structure:

• Duration: 3 hours
• Total marks: 300
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Question types: Multiple-choice questions and numerical value-based questions
• Syllabus basis: Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum

See the full JEE Main exam pattern and the JEE Main syllabus for chapter-wise details.

JEE Main Cutoff: Category-Wise (Indicative, Based on Previous Years)

JEE Main cutoff is the minimum percentile a candidate must achieve to qualify for JEE Advanced and to be considered for NIT, IIIT and GFTI admissions.

JEE Advanced cutoff is the minimum aggregate score required for IIT admission, set every year by the Joint Admission Board (JAB) and varying by category and programme.

These figures are based on recent years. The 2027 cutoffs will be declared officially by NTA and JAB after the results. For college options, see our list of top NIT colleges.

JEE Main Admit Card 2027

NTA will publish exam city slips on 30 December 2026 and Session 1 admit cards on 13 January 2027 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Download and print the admit card, and carry it with a valid government photo ID.

Do not forget: Carry both the admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence) to the exam hall. Candidates without both will not be allowed to enter. Download and check your admit card well before the exam date.

JEE Main 2027 Preparation Strategy

Phase-wise preparation plan for JEE 2027

Phase 1: Foundation (Class 11 or starting point)

If you are in Class 11 or just starting, build a strong base in all three subjects together.

• Physics: Mechanics (NLM, Work-Energy, Rotational), Waves and Thermodynamics, which feed heavily into Class 12 and JEE Advanced.
• Chemistry: Mole Concept, GOC (General Organic Chemistry), Chemical Bonding and the Periodic Table, which unlock all later chapters.
• Mathematics: Quadratics, Trigonometry and basic Coordinate Geometry, the prerequisites for Class 12 Maths.
• Study hours: Build up to 6–8 hours a day. Consistency beats intensity: 7 hours every day is better than 14 hours only on weekends.

Phase 2: Full syllabus completion (now to mid-December 2026)

Finish the remaining syllabus and test chapter by chapter. Phase 3: mid-December to the exam: full-length mocks twice a week plus error analysis.

Phase 3: JEE Main revision (December 2026 to January 2027)

This phase is intensive revision and mock testing. Take at least 2 full-length mocks a week. After each mock, analyse every error and tag its type (concept gap, calculation error, misread question, time pressure), then fix that specific gap. Solve the previous year JEE Main papers from 2019 to 2026 under timed conditions, because question templates repeat and are recognised only through timed practice.

Phase 4: JEE Advanced preparation (February–May 2027)

After Session 1, shift to JEE Advanced level:

• Go deeper in high-weightage chapters, especially Organic Chemistry mechanisms, Calculus, Electrostatics and Optics.
• Solve all JEE Advanced previous year papers, year-wise and timed.
• Use JEE Advanced marks vs rank data to set realistic target scores.

Subject-wise strategy

• Physics: Concept first, then numericals. Never solve a problem you do not understand conceptually; JEE Advanced Physics needs derivation-level understanding, not just formulas.
• Chemistry: Practise Physical Chemistry calculations daily. Learn Organic Chemistry through mechanism and reaction logic, not memorisation. For Inorganic Chemistry, read NCERT thoroughly and use visual mnemonics for d-block and p-block.
• Mathematics: Maths is a skill, so practise daily. Even 30 minutes of problem solving keeps you sharp.

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